yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] caanda45:
Unless u downloaded and ran the app ota rootkeeper after your initial root u r $hit out of luck. Read 5 pages back and u will have all this info.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mdpgc:
Thanks for the info. I was asking the question for someone else, as my root is fine after the latest OTA update (I had RootKeeper) and was able to reroot after update

So appears that the only way to gain root again is to downgrade and then root and use RootKeeper, then do the upgrade
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dsmitty166:
Currently there is no way to downgrade it. Unfortunately you will have to wait for a new method.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eraursls1984:
There isn't a way to root or downgrade yet, we just have to wait.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Korumera:
A lot of times apparently, i dont have a prime but a old one. So it wasn't exactly clear to me that it doesnt work on 8.6.5.21 anyways thanks for the effort :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] norm883:
It does work on the TF101 just not the TF201 with newest ICS.

norm883
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
I have a build of PrimeTime for Linux/Unix now that should work. I have tested on my tablet, but obviously the root fails because I have the latest OTA. It does perform all of the steps just like the Windows one does. If there is anyone on an older build that wants to test this for Linux/Unix, please go ahead - I would love more confirmation that this works.

Download link: http://bit.ly/ABFlAp

THIS IS NOT A ROOT METHOD FOR THE LATEST OTA!! It needed to be said...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eraursls1984:
This is not for the latest OTA but will it work anyways, kinda like magic? Hey, you know it was gonna be asked anyway, lol.:p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
are you serious?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eraursls1984:
No, I can read unlike 50% of the posts on the last few pages and the 20 threads on the topic. How much do you wanna bet this gets asked again in the next 5 posts?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rcbarr:
Hey, how can you root after the latest OTA?

Just kidding, could not help myself, laughing.......still laughing....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] redandblack1287:
What was the update from today? Didn't see anything different in the original post but it says it was updated today
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rcbarr:
deleted post.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
I added a version for Linux/Unix.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] neosf:
hahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahaha

and whatever else
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JPxM0Dz:
sigh...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
Viper. Cant seem to DL the windows version. Any problem with the FTP?

EDIT:

Wow took a while to get the download file window. Good now...disregard.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] t3ch7:
I feel really silly updating my Prime to ICS before rooting. Stupidity on my part thinking that the warning regarding the latest OTA was a warning to the 11.1 beta update and not the official OTA update.

I guess I'll have to patiently for a new root method.

In other news, the program was dead simple to use and pretty nice.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kevinkline:
PrimeTime

I got my 64GB from Amazon today... followed your steps and was rooted within 10 minutes from unboxing. It worked Great.... Downloaded rootkeeper and that worked Great. Updated the firmware to ICS 4.0.3 and that went worked fine.....

Now... what do I do with the f@#$% Wifi...... that will not stay connected??? Waited 6 weeks for Amazon to send me this unit.... Why... Why...

Anyone else having wifi signal drop? I can connect but in a very short time it loses signal. The only way to keep it working is to shut down wifi and restart. I've done that 30 times in the last hour.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
Was this the case prior to ICS update? Seems like software issue to me. My new one from hhgregg has a weaker wifi than my BB one I returned but I'm not sure I want to update to 11.1 yet in fear I might run into more issues.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Finally got my 64GB in today as well. Came with Honeycomb. Installed drivers, and rooted via option #2.

F.Y.I. I tried option 1 on honeycomb and had no joy.

In the process of backing up root and updating now. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JPxM0Dz:
Wifi seems sporadic with the Prime, my 32GB US model has ran like a champ. In fact wifi and gps have both been great. I knew about the issues before I got my Prime, so I wasn't expecting much when I got it, due to aluminum back panel.

Obviously most of these issues can be attributed to the hardware design, so it doesn't matter where or when you got your Prime. I originally pre-ordered the 64GB, grew tired of waiting and settled for the 32GB model. The issues of wifi and gps seem to be divided amongst Prime owners, some are perfectly happy, others are extremely disappointed.

TF700T will address these issues and I will buy one when it eventualy hits the market. Unfortunately until then, we just have to put up with the problems.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
You can hope that it will be fixed by the plastic back, but based on the prelim tests on it that I have read it has not changed the GPS lock speed much if at all.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kevinkline:
No wifi issues at all on my home network but it was hell on the office wifi
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bender B. Rodgriguez:
Same thing here. Send it back and buy a tablet that works correctly or wait for the new transformer in Q2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I have a similar experience. The wifi works excellent at home, but walking down the hall at work it does not switch access points as smoothly as other devices do. Requiring me to stop for a while in order to establish the connection.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ryan562:
Would this method work with the beta ota rom ending in 9.4.2.11.1?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rcbarr:
Welcome to the party, sucks huh. Has me studying exploits.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jetbruceli:
I never realised how much I needed root until now! Mine was updated with the files from Asus webpage because I couldn't get the update ota. Oh well will be watching!

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Thanks to jcase sending me this link (https://github.com/saurik/mempodroid), we will have root for the the latest ICS version :D Saurik (yes, the iPhone dude) found this exploit and you can read all about it in technical detail at the link above!

I was going to go to bed, but I think I will crank away at an update and put my device on the line once again :)

I'm going to need some testers for the newest version coming up here :) Twitter would be best as it will keep clutter down in this thread during the testing phase.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Double post, oops!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Nah, I think it was worth the double post.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Lol, maybe. I have unrooted through root keeper since it keeps a backup of root in case anything goes south! But I'm hopeful :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Assuming that this is a separate/other exploit form the one you and Jcase are holding in reserve for the next major update? ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
this wasn't that exploit, don't worry :) he has plenty of tricks up his sleeve!

Anyone wanna test?!?!?! Windows version is done!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] insane111:
I would like to test if you dont mind...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Latest OTA and not rooted?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] insane111:
yup im on the 9.4.2.11 and not rooted..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
PM sent, communicate with me there and let me know how it goes!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] toby77jo:
i would also love to test it. 9.4.2.11 and not rooted.

much appreciated in advance ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
PM sent as well :)

Anxiously waiting to hear back from you guys :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] insane111:
did you get my PM back ??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] toby77jo:
i am still not root. access permitted on a bunch of stuff during the root process, however it went to quick and i had not enough time to do a pastebin of it...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
I forgot that I have other **** left over in /system and also I had adb root, I just remembered that. I am going to download the official .11 and load that up and start from there to make sure it works. I have to change a few things to make it work, sorry about that. This will take a little bit and I might release it tomorrow (later today) cause I really need to get to bed!

EDIT: Damn it, they don't have the full update on Asus' site yet! This means I will have to do it the harder way, ugh.

EDIT2: My adb is starting as as root shell which might be another reason why it worked on mine, not sure. I'm too tired to think right now as to what I need to do to get rid of root shell (Even when unrooted) and mess around. Sorry that I thought it was done and it wasn't. When I wake up tomorrow, I will tackle this ASAP.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] insane111:
ok just go get your sleep.. hopefully we ll get some good news tomorrow..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] toby77jo:
cheers, enjoy the sleep
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Ok, really going to bed now so I will look at this in the morning. But testers, when you do an adb shell, do you return a $ or a #?

Manually push mempodroid.bin to /data/local and chmod 777 that file. Please then copy and paste these commands and pastebin me the output of everything once you've ran all the commands:

mount | grep -i system
/data/local/mempodroid.bin 0xd9ec 0xaf47 mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
mount | grep -i system

Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] toby77jo:
well i a am a newbie so yeah i am returning $

obviously i have no access to do anything like push to /data/local ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Here is one time I wish I had a completely unrooted Prime lol v4 worked for me because I had adb root still. I have some ideas, gimme some time fellas.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] toby77jo:
i followed this steps in another post and i am now ROOT, it works:

Downloads:

mempodroid binary

su binary

Root:

adb push mempodroid /data/local

adb push su /data/local

adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/mempodroid

adb shell /data/local/mempodroid 0xd9ec 0xaf47 mount -o remount,rw '' /system

adb shell

/data/local/mempodroid 0xd9ec 0xaf47 sh

You should now be in a remote shell session with root (indicated by #)

cat /data/local/su > /system/xbin/su

chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su

chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su

exit

exit

adb shell rm /data/local/mempodroid

adb shell rm /data/local/su

adb reboot
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eckiebd:
tried it, does not work for me though :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Updated my Prime to 11.1 and I have v4 now that works on it 100%! I just want a few people to test it for me though before public release!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GirLuvsDroid:
I'd be happy to test it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ultrastigi:
I would love to test it but I'm at work. I have never rooted and have the latest update. Just got it yesterday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moothead2:
I'll test, just factory reset on the latest update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wgr73:
I'll test as well
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Good on testers! I will send PMs in just a moment! Need to get feedback before 4:30EST so I can put this out for everyone before work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ssjgesus:
I can test too right now

I am a was rooted but then updated person

Mempodriod adb failed for me
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JPxM0Dz:
Pick me Pick me Pick me ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
No more! I sent out enough now, just waiting to hear back!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moothead2:
I can confirm that my device is rooted. Titanium Backup has been granted Superuser permission and is working correctly. Thank you very much, viperboy.

OTA Rootkeeper also works perfectly, all boxes ticked in app.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JPxM0Dz:
*** Nice! *** ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] usafle:
No good on my end. Replied to your PM -viperboy- and linked to screenshot.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bindir:
I will test it out been rootless since update
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GirLuvsDroid:
v4 works flawlessly! NICE WORK -viperboy-, as usual!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Ok, I have enough feedback of this working now! Thanks to everyone for testing, I will have it up in just a minute for you all :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Updated to v4! I will try to get a Linux version up tonight for anyone who needs it. If you are getting errors, I have a feeling that it's from the left over su files and such that might still be in your Prime with the wrong permissions. I can fix that later if people are having trouble, but I need to get to work and I wanted to get this out to your guys before then.

I would recommend just updating to .11.1 from here (make sure you download the large 300+MB file) and follow those directions and then try rooting. That is what I did and v4 worked on that just fine :)

Enjoy :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
This is working for some and not working for others. Please try the method I posted above and see if it work. I think you guys have some left over files with incorrect perms causing it to fail. I will try to fix that later, but doing a manual update to latest should work just fine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GirLuvsDroid:
FYI, I downloaded the 11.1 file from there in case it was needed to make v4 work, but I tried it on the OTA update first and it worked just fine. (I lost root because I needed to install the original ICS manually, and I didn't realize that would render Rootkeeper useless, so I didn't re-root before I installed the January 19th OTA update). Just to clarify, v4 worked flawlessly to give me back root on the January 19th OTA update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hollywould:
Rooted!! Yay. Thank you so much Viperboy. Did the manual 11.1 update before rooting just to make sure. Everything is perfect now. Thanks again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eckiebd:
well, i guess i won't be lucky then, cannot update to 11.1, as i am on a WW, not a US, and the v4 seems not to work for me either ... :(

goes well on step one and 2, but then ... :

Step 3 - Installing busybox...

mount: Operation not permitted

mount: Operation not permitted

rm failed for /system/xbin, Permission denied

/data/local/installbusybox2[9]: cannot create /system/xbin/busybox: Permission denied

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: Operation not permitted

Usage: su [options] [LOGIN]

Options:

-c, --command COMMAND pass COMMAND to the invoked shell

-h, --help display this help message and exit

-, -l, --login make the shell a login shell

-s, --shell SHELL use SHELL instead of the default in passwd

-v, --version display version number and exit

-V display version code and exit. this is

used almost exclusively by Superuser.apk

mount: Operation not permitted

/data/local/root2[7]: cannot create /system/bin/sysrw: Permission denied

/data/local/root2[8]: cannot create /system/bin/sysrw2: Permission denied

/data/local/root2[9]: cannot create /system/bin/sysro: Permission denied

/data/local/root2[10]: cannot create /system/bin/sysro2: Permission denied

Unable to chmod /system/bin/sysro: Operation not permitted

Unable to chmod /system/bin/sysrw: Operation not permitted

Unable to chmod /system/bin/sysro2: Operation not permitted

Unable to chmod /system/bin/sysrw2: Operation not permitted

Step 4 - Cleaning up...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] reNeglect:
Thank you Viper, now i can continue working on my theme =)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] riker147:
Worked perfectly for me with .11 OTA. Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JPxM0Dz:
Sorry for the late reply viperboy, everything worked perfect!

Thanks again! ;)

---------- Post added at 11:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:46 PM ----------

Donation Sent! Thanks and Enjoy! ;)

Challenge others to also make a donation for all the hard work!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GirLuvsDroid:
Already done!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] a Mandroid:
Amazing! Lost root with the ota now rooted again, easy thanks so much!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jemael972:
Hello

the root fail on my prime i m one .11 WW

can i update to 11.1 US ??? i m french
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dude2k5:
Yup, manual update to .11.1 worked, but .11 did not for me for some reason. Kept getting permission denied. Updated, then tried again, showed "installing busybox" and rebooted, all good!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eckiebd:
seems not to work, i tried, but the US will not update the WW, so no root for us anymore then, as we are stuck on .11 and the v4 seems not to work on the WW.11
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jemael972:
Arggg:mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
It looks like it rooted it, but just didn't install busybox. Can you check?

Thank you both for the donations! Very kind! :D

You won't be able to update to the US one. If your errors look like the first post above, see if it did root. That post shows it was rooted, but busybox failed. So check if you're rooted and install a Busybox installer from the Market and manually install busybox.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eckiebd:
i tried installing busybox from the market, but it fails, telling me "root access not detected" (but there is no popup asking to give permissions, and in the superuser app logfile it says 'denied' for the busybox installer, inbetween several logentries for 'shell' stating 'allowed'
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jemael972:
root for me i disable " asus sync " i m on .11 WW
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
I'm working with someone for some information, I hope to have an update later tonight/early in the AM.

Are you saying it worked?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jemael972:
yes it work i have install market enabler touchscreentune

thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eckiebd:
my asus sync is disabled now, ran the v4 again, however - no root access.

busybox installer tells me still it does not detect root access

checking in rootkeeper:

Superuser app installed - checked

Device rooted - not checked

Root permission granted - not checked

Filesystem reports root protection - checked

Protected su application available - unchecked
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NickSaul:
Yup, not working for me either.

Here's what I get:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Is your Prime a US? What version are you on? If you're a US, please see the first post and do the official update to .11.1 (even if you're already on it!) and try again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NickSaul:
Yea, US. I'm on the latest OTA update, but, I will do what you said. Thanks a lot for everything, especially for responding so quickly!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eckiebd:
did some further attempts:

i tried using the method from the thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1461736

after reboot then, i checked in rootkeeper again

in the rootkeeper i get:

Superuser app installed - checked

Device rooted - checked (this is new, i do not get that when running the vipermod)

Root permission granted - not checked

Filesystem reports root protection - checked

Protected su application available - unchecked

but obviously still not working, i still cannot install busybox or use any app that requires root, no popup from the superuser app, nad in the superuser log any attempt to get root access is listed as denied.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Restart your tablet, try opening an app that asks for root access.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eckiebd:
i did restart it, opened Titanium Backup as i have (the registered) version on it, comes up with a notification that it 'could not acquire root privileges', also attempted the busybox installer, same message there, does not detect root access and cannot install because of it.

checked the superusre app logfile, those two apps are reported with 'Denied'
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NickSaul:
Yes, that did it! updated to 11.1 and rooted. Thanks again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] neosf:
hello

I have the same concerns but I'm European version, there is a solution for us?

thank you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] akstyle450:
i get this :(

any possible solution?

running the latest OTA

Step 2 - Exploiting...

Step 3 - Installing busybox...
mount: Operation not permitted
mount: Operation not permitted
rm failed for /system/xbin, Permission denied
/data/local/installbusybox2[9]: cannot create /system/xbin/busybox: Permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: Operation not permitted

mount: Operation not permitted
/data/local/root2[7]: cannot create /system/bin/sysrw: Permission denied
/data/local/root2[8]: cannot create /system/bin/sysrw2: Permission denied
/data/local/root2[9]: cannot create /system/bin/sysro: Permission denied
/data/local/root2[10]: cannot create /system/bin/sysro2: Permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/bin/sysro: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/bin/sysrw: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/bin/sysro2: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/bin/sysrw2: No such file or directory
Step 4 - Cleaning up...

Once your Prime reboots, it will be rooted! Enjoy :)
Thanks to Saurik for this root method!!

Press any key to continue . . .
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] droidx2.3.3:
I get the same.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] akstyle450:
tried manually rooting (using the adb way lol)

i could get root for adb, but the file system remained read-only
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Not that I know of just yet. Someone said they took the US update file (linked in the 1st post) and just renamed it to TW, for example, since he had a TW version. You can try doing that, but I don't know if it will work or what the differences in the firmware might be.

For everyone getting errors, please run these few things from adb and get me the output. Please paste it into pastebin.com and post the link:

adb shell
ls -l /system/bin
ls -l /system/xbin

Thanks :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] evilcuber:
Hey viperboy, is a linux version of v4 comming out soon? im eager to root my tablet :P
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Auto brightness has been flakey for me too. Try a reboot and see if it helps. And you mean the update to .33 correct?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] leyvatron:
I tried a reboot and a factory reset.... .33 is correct.

My camera update also fails every time.

Would flashing a new ROM fix all of this?

Everything worked before the update.

Just want some input before I take it back, I know if I take it back I won't have a Prime for another week or two.

Thanks Viper. Nice to see you here.

How is the Epic Car mount working for you?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chugger93:
Even though I appreciate This tool...why root the prime really? Rom's arnt available yet, etc... what does root really allow you to do with the prime beyond?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
plethora of wonderful apps require root access. im loving it!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
Have a look at restoring firmware from Asus website, instructions should be on the product download page, it may help.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] leyvatron:
I apologize for the side convo....

ASUS website, you can't downgrade.

http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+Prime+TF201&p=20&s=16
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xxgmon3yxx:
Thanx for making it quick and easy.